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Asian Cucumber Gluten-Free Recipes Sushi Vegetarian

Cucumber Sushi

Cucumber sushi is both gluten-free and dairy-free! Enjoy it with dipping sauces.

Ingredients

  • ½ English cucumber
  • ¼ cup rice, cooked
  • ¼ cup red/orange and green peppers, julienned, oven-roasted
  • ¼ cup carrots, julienned, oven- roasted
  • FOR DIPPING SUACES
    • 2 Tbsps soy sauce
    • 2 Tbsps mayonnaise
    • ¼ tsp hot sauce/siracha

Directions

  1. Core the cucumber in the middle to remove the seeds and create a hollow.
  2. Place a small amount of rice in the cucumber and press it to one side.
  3. Fill it with peppers and carrots.
  4. Slice to ½ inch rounds.
  5. Mix mayo and hot sauce/siracha to make a dipping sauce. Also serve soy sauce for dipping.
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Asian Curry Gluten-Free Indian Okra Recipes

Okra Sambar

Sambar is a spicy gravy that originates from Southern India and is usually made with tamarind. This version of Okra Sambar uses tomato sauce instead.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup onions, minced
  • 1/3 cup celery, diced (optional)
  • 1/3 cup carrots, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup okra, frozen
  • 1 cup red lentils, cooked and mushed
  • 2 Tbsps tomato sauce (marinara or tomato basil)
  • 2 tsps Madras curry powder/Sambar powder
  • ½ tsp black mustard seeds (optional)
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  •  2 tsps chopped cilantro
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Heat the mustard and fenugreek seeds in oil till the mustard pops.
  2. Add the onions and sauté till soft. Add celery, carrots and continue to sauté for about a minute.
  3. Add the okra, a cup of water, tomato sauce, curry/sambar powder, salt and boil for about 8-10 minutes till the okra is cooked.
  4. Add the lentils with a cup of water and heat through. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with hot, cooked white rice.
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Asian Gluten-Free Indian Recipes Rice Vegetarian

Lemon Rice

Add some sunshine to your plate with this tangy, easy lemon rice.  

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice, cooked
  • 1 cup green peas, frozen
  • 2 Tbsps lemon juice
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  •  ½ tsp black mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp jalapeno, minced
  • ½ tsp black gram dhal (optional)
  • 1/3 cup peanuts, roasted (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp canola oil

Directions

  1. Heat oil with the mustard seeds, black gram dhal and turmeric till the mustard pops.
  2. Add peas, 1/8 tsp salt and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the peanuts, 1/8 tsp salt the rice and lemon juice. Turn off heat and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
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Asian Indian Recipes Vegetarian Yogurt

Homemade Yogurt

Homemade Yogurt is simple to make, flavorful, and a great source of probiotics!

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon skim milk
  • 2 Tbsps plain yogurt

Directions

  1. Heat milk to about 115 F (lukewarm).
  2. Whisk yogurt and add to milk.
  3. Let it set overnight (approximately 8-12 hours) in the oven (without turning it on).
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Appetizer Asian Corn Gluten-Free Indian Mexican Recipes Vegetarian

Nacho Chaat

Nacho Chaat is a delightful blend of bold flavors to give you an unforgettable snacking experience!

Ingredients

  • 1 bagTortilla chips
  •  1 /2 cup Mexican Blend cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium potato, boiled, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  •  ¼ cup red onions, minced
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ tsp chaat masala powder
  • For Cilantro Chutney
    • 1 bunch cilantro
    • 1 small piece, root ginger
    • ½ tsp tamarind paste
    • 2 small slices jalapenos
    • 1/8 tsp salt
  • For Tamarind Sauce
    • ½ tsp tamarind paste
    • 2 Tbsps sugar
    • ¼ tsp chaat masala
    • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet in a single layer (overlapping) and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350F for 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese.
  2. Place the ingredients for the cilantro chutney in a blender with ½ cup of water and blend to a smooth paste.
  3. Place all the ingredients for the tamarind chutney in a pan and heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly till it is well blended.
  4. Mix the potatoes, tomatoes, and onions with 1 Tbsp of the cilantro chutney and 1Tbsp of the tamarind sauce to make the chaat.
  5. Top the nachos with the chaat.

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Asian Indian Italian Peppers Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Asian Style Spaghetti

Asian Style Spaghetti is a fusion of flavors that is sure to please. This is a variation of Indo-Chinese Hakka noodles.

Ingredients

  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 4 oz spaghetti
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp hot sauce

Directions

  1. Boil spaghetti in water for about 15 minutes till it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Add the oil to a pan and saute the peppers for about a minute and add black pepper.
  3. Add the spaghetti, soy sauce, hot sauce and mix well. Eat with protien of your choice.
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Asian Dumplings Gluten-Free Mushrooms Peppers Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Easy Vegetable Dumplings

Enjoy some family bonding time making these Easy Vegetable Dumplings!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup baby bella mushrooms, minced
  • ¼ cup onions, minced
  • ½ cup carrots, grated
  • ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 package wonton wrappers (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsps canola oil
Directions
  1. Mix vegetables, salt and pepper.
  2. To form the dumplings: Spoon a small amount of the vegetable mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and press the edges together to from a triangle and fold over like an envelope.
  3. Add oil to pan followed by dumplings and heat for about 2 minutes on each side to brown. Then add some water to cover the dumplings. Heat covered till the water evaporates. Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil and rice vinegar.